Japan's Robot Army By Jocelynn Smith, Sr. Managing Editor Japan has found a way around its dwindling demographics, which are leading to the country's economic collapse. Hire more robots. Earlier this week, Mitsukoshi department store introduced shoppers to Aiko Chihira, a humanoid robot developed by Toshiba who is programed to greet shoppers and give directions in Japanese as well as in Japanese sign language. While Aiko can only provide information from a script, she is going to be upgradable. In addition, NAO has started appearing in banks. The multilingual robot is being used to help answer customer questions, particularly during the 2020 Olympics. Finally, a new hotel in Japan is slated to open on July 17, 2015 with 90% of the hotel's services handled by robots. From check-in to carrying your bags to cleaning, robots will be doing the heavy lifting. What's more, a single room is expected to price at $60 per night and $75 for a double, which is cheaper than other nearby hotels that have humans as staff. These developments should send a chill through many Americans who are demanding a higher wage. As profit margins are squeezed by rising wages and consumers prove unwilling to pay increasing prices for goods, many business owners are likely to take a hard look at introducing more automation and scaling back expensive, inefficient human workers. Regards,  Jocelynn Smith, Sr. Managing Editor, Sovereign Investor Daily P.S. If you've missed some of last week's Sovereign ideas, please see our commentaries below: How Do You Decide Where to Expatriate? The media recently declared Singapore a "utopia for expats": With its modern conveniences and famed financial freedom, it certainly is popular. But do all expatriates desire the exact same things? We don't think so. Choosing where to expatriate is a deeply personal decision, not one the media can make for you. Ted Baumann illustrates why it's critical that you carefully research where to expatriate, rather than just taking the media's word for it. Click here to learn more. Can You Believe This Video?! This shocking interview has already gone "viral." In fact, it was sent to more than 468,932 people in the first 24 hours alone! But if you don't act quickly, you might not get to see it at all. That's because one analyst is making a bold prediction about a new movement that will ignite the greatest financial and political crisis America has ever seen. And some would like to see him silenced. To see this shocking interview while it's still online, click here. How to Choose the Perfect Country for You Looming wealth confiscation, ever-growing government and increasing attacks on liberty: No wonder more Americans than ever before are expatriating. But how do you decide where to go? One international migration expert reveals four simple questions you can ask yourself to determine what you really want in your new home. From there, you can easily choose the perfect country for you. Click here to learn more. Urgent Warning for Anyone Carrying a U.S. Passport Issued After 2007 Did you know that all U.S. passports issued after 2007 have a weakness that can electronically broadcast your private information to identity thieves, electronic pickpockets and the biggest snoop of all — Uncle Sam?! Hidden, hair-thin computer chips implanted in the passports allow your ultra-private personal data to be read 35 feet away! But there's a way to opt-out of becoming a moving target. You can travel with a second passport. In the just released 11th edition of The Passport Book, Bob Bauman shows you step-by-step how to get a second passport in 30 days or less. Click here to get your copy. The Fed is Stealing Your Retirement The Fed is costing you money. During its zero-interest rate policy, the Fed has cost American savers $470 billion. And with the Federal Reserve unable to raise interest rates any time soon, the situation is only going to grow worse. What can you do to grow your retirement while yields are stuck below 2%? Try using this conservative market strategy that will allow you to protect your capital and still generate maximum income. Click here to learn more. External Advertisement A Proactive Plan You Can Use Right Now… Due to ever-deepening cracks in the U.S. economy, The Sovereign Society has decided to take action. We've helped develop a groundbreaking way for our readers to move their money into tomorrow's booming economies — at today's ground floor prices. It's vital that you stay ahead of the looming crisis about to hit our shores. Full details are available in this exclusive Q&A session. Why You Should Be Investing in Foreign Stocks The S&P 500 is only up 2% this year, while European markets are up 20%. Even some Asian markets are up as much as 17%. And this trend is set to continue: As the dollar prepares to fall due to continually low interest rates, foreign stock markets are set to soar. Jeff Opdyke explains why foreign stock markets are the place to be — and why American investments are set to reverse. Click here to learn more. |
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